As of June 2026, High School Teacher has an AI-exposure score of 39/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
High School Teacher
More exposed than 8% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$65,000.
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (85%).
- Prepare lessons and materials
- Grade assignments and tests
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Assign lessons and correct homework.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Teach and adapt to students
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Mentor and support students
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
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